Man Arrested for Church Bomb Threats

A former member of Crossroads Community Church in Parker is facing felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly making a series of false bomb threats.

Crossroads asked Patrick Sparks, 27, to leave the church about six months ago. In mid-August, it began receiving bomb and death threats via email and comments on service livestreams, at one point prompting an evacuation.

Investigators swept the building but found no explosives. They eventually traced the messages to Sparks, whom an off-duty officer also spotted trespassing outside the church during an evening service.

Police obtained an arrest warrant on Sept. 20 and reportedly found a gun at Sparks’ home. He’s currently being held on $250,000 bond.

Stuck Kia Closes Black Bear Pass

Black Bear Pass, a mountain road near Telluride, is closed indefinitely due to a Kia Telluride stuck on the side of the road, the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

According to the sheriff’s office, a South Carolina man drove the vehicle up the one-way road “despite being advised not to do so by people in the area.”

The car became stuck on a switchback, leaving it unstable and “teetering off the edge” of the trail. See photos here.

The Kia is unsafe for other vehicles to drive around, and it’s unclear when it can be towed, according to the sheriff’s office. Bridal Veil Road is also closed up to the falls, preventing access to Via Ferrata, a popular climbing route.

Air Force to Face Undefeated Navy

Air Force looks to avenge last year’s loss to Navy as the Falcons travel to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy competition. Air Force has won the trophy 21 times, more than either Army or Navy.

Air Force leads the all-time series with Navy, 34-23. Before last season’s 34-7 loss, the Falcons had beaten the Midshipmen four consecutive years. This year’s game kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. on CBS.

In Air Force’s 44-35 loss to Hawaii last week, quarterback Liam Szarka set a school record with 417 yards of total offense—278 passing and 139 rushing.

Navy, undefeated, is a 12.5-point favorite and leads the nation in rushing at more than 350 yards per game.

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➤ Denver had the fourth-highest number of immigrant arrivals per capita among U.S. metro areas during an unprecedented influx from 2023 to 2025, according to federal data. (See Data)

➤ Evergreen: One of the two students injured in the Evergreen High School shooting has been discharged from the hospital in “good condition,” according to a hospital spokesperson. The other remains in critical condition as of last week. (See Details)

➤ Las Animas County: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to those responsible for poaching and abandoning four large bull elk in September. (See Details)

➤ Highlands Ranch: Charges are pending against a man who accidentally fired his gun while handling it, causing a stray bullet to hit the exterior of a nearby middle school. (More)

➤ Pueblo: Investigators have identified six of the 24 decomposing bodies found at Davis Mortuary in August. Authorities say they plan to complete identifications before filing any charges. (More)

➤ Denver: A federal grand jury indicted two companies and their top executives for allegedly selling Chinese-made forklifts they falsely claimed were U.S.-made, evading over $1 million in tariffs. (More)

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➤ Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders responded strangely to questions about his position on the Browns’ depth chart Wednesday, silently miming answers to reporters in the locker room. (See Video)

➤ Former Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement after 17 years in the NHL. He spent 14 of his 17 years in Denver, which included a Stanley Cup in 2022. (More)

➤ Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray heaped praise upon newly acquired forward Cam Johnson during media day: “I’m excited to see how he fits in…I think he’ll be our leading scorer a lot of nights.” (More)

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➤ Xcel Energy filed a motion asking state utility regulators to override decisions by Elbert and El Paso counties rejecting a proposed route for its $1.7 billion, 550-mile Power Pathway project. (See Details)

➤ Taco Bell Cantina, a Taco Bell brand with a unique menu, modern design, and alcoholic beverages, plans to open its first-ever Colorado locations in Denver and at Denver International Airport. (See Details)

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➤ Boo at the Zoo returns to Denver Zoo for four weekends starting tonight. The kids’ trick-or-treating experience combines traditional candy-gathering fun with zoo animals, “cryptid creatures,” and photo opportunities. (See Details)

➤ Spooky Light Show, a Halloween-themed drive-through light display at Water World, opens tonight and runs through Oct. 31. It features millions of music-synchronized lights, spooky monsters, colorful pumpkins, glowing ghosts, and more. (See Details)

➤ Tour de Corgi returns to Fort Collins this Saturday for its 11th year, bringing together hundreds of corgis and their owners for a meet-up, carnival parade, and costume contest. (See Details)

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